While lockdowns have lifted over a good bit of the country, many of us are still sticking to a once-weekly trip to the supermarket or farmer’s market. We buy a big bounty, and then before the household can make a dent in it, the bananas are browning. Yet, the grapes are still ready to eat. Different fruits and vegetables have differing ripening processes. [...]
When I was fighting fo my life, beating Stage 4 Cancer, I thought I had been eating healthy... until I learned I was not. The modern“Standard American Diet” is highly acidic and does not contain the nutrition you need Most people don't realize that most people don't realize that their cells are starving. When your cells are starving, your body is in crisis mode and [...]
If you're anything like me, a late-night snack can sometimes call me. Often snack foods can be less than healthy and choosing those before you turn in for the night could lead to a habit that creates havoc in our bodies, interrupts sleep and shows up in ways we are often experiencing that can present larger challenges. While I am very intentional in the choices [...]
You know meal-prepping will save you time (and money) in the long-run, but you just can't get yourself to spend any more time in the kitchen than you already do. I completely understand, and it takes time to find the hacks that work best for your unique schedule and lifestyle. The more I speak with women, in groups and one on one, it becomes easy [...]
Oh no, I blew it AGAIN ... I caved and I cheated!!!! I just cannot get this diet thing under control. So often I hear this from people who are feeling like they are on a yo-yo. This self talk breaks my heart. Interestingly, many begin the new year, following holiday festivities, feeling this way about themselves. Not on my watch! There’s nothing better [...]
Are you ready for another year? The upcoming year is especially exciting because we're about to embark on a journey into a brand new decade! OH NO, NOT ANOTHER LIST!!!! Personally, I do not make New Year Resolutions. They feel like I am scolding myself and highlighting the things I did wrong and failed in. That is no way to talk to yourself. I certainly [...]
Have you ever felt bloated or just off? People tell me they feel yucky and don't know why. We are so busy today with everything we think we must get done, that we take care of everyone else but ourselves. Without giving is a second thought, we are eating without thinking and then going... Did I really just do that? When our body feels off, [...]
Have you ever felt exhausted at during assorted times of the day? Have you just accepted it as the way it is? Have you ever wanted to sneak off at 3 pm to catch a quick nap? When your metabolism is healthy and running as it should, it burns off your calories and keeps you feeling vibrant. Exercise and plenty of sleep also help [...]
It seems like almost every day is a travel day. We are busier than ever and more travel opportunities and destinations. Of course this means the interstates are more crowded than usual, and the airports are packed with eager travelers off to their destinations. With the extra crowds, you're probably finding yourself getting to the airport several hours before take-off to allow enough time for [...]
Connections with others is important on so many levels. Without them we experience loneliness and isolation. Not good for anyone. Summer gatherings with friends and family are a wonderful way to engage and stay connected. A perfect time to disconnect from the fast paced life we lead. Sometimes, before we even realize it, days and / or weeks have flown by. As someone who has [...]
